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HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillAs has been mentioned, we have had quite a bit of lobbying by people who are involved in talking to the Government about this issue. At one point, basically, they said that the…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe Bill is obviously about preventing the import of trophies into this country, but the hon. Gentleman just spoke about showing leadership. A Danish company called Limpopo &…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe right hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point, and I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say on it. The right hon. Gentleman is quite right that the Bill could…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Probation Service: Chief Inspector’s Reviews into Serious Further OffencesI want to ask something specific about the statement. The Minister said that “senior probation officers must now record why they have allocated a case to a particular probation…24 Jan 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare in Overseas TourismIt is good that the hon. Gentleman has brought up such an important issue. I was in Chiang Mai in Thailand a few years ago and went to a restaurant called, I think, Tiger Time. He…24 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsThe Minister seems to be saying that vets issue prescriptions only when there is a proven need to deal with an infection or disease outbreak. However, we know prescriptions have…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsBut is it still too high?18 Jan 2023HANSARDAntimicrobial Resistance: Farm AnimalsThis is an issue that I have followed for quite some time, and I would like to pin the Minister down on it. Does he think that there is a problem with the routine overuse of…18 Jan 2023HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsAccording to Citizens Advice, someone is being cut off from their energy supply every 10 seconds. With millions unable to afford to top up their prepayment meters,…17 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice Conduct and David CarrickYesterday, when the Education Secretary was asked on the radio if the Government could say that women could trust the police, she replied: “It’s very important that we do trust…17 Jan 2023HANSARDChildren with SEND and their Families: Support3. What steps she is taking to improve support for (a) children with special educational needs and disabilities and (b) their families.16 Jan 2023HANSARDCommercial Breeding for LaboratoriesI entirely agree. Fourthly, we could reduce the number of licences issued by simply encouraging greater transparency. We have heard about section 24 of the Animal (Scientific…16 Jan 2023HANSARDCommercial Breeding for LaboratoriesAs always, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Efford. I thank the more than 102,000 people who signed the petition. I know there was some anxiety among them that we…16 Jan 2023HANSARDChildren with SEND and their Families: SupportToday is Blue Monday, and I am sure that both you, Mr Speaker, and the Education Secretary will be pleased to know that, following our event last year, the band New Order and the…16 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank the right hon. Member for his intervention. I was for four years in the shadow foreign affairs team with the human rights brief, and I often felt I was taking part in…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere have been reports this week that the UK might be about to adopt ludicrous proposals that were, quite rightly, rejected by the EU to ban producers of plant-based products…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Hendon (Dr Offord); I did not realise he had undergone that experience, and I appreciate the passion with which he speaks. I…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Landfill Tax FraudI am finding what the right hon. Gentleman has to say very interesting. In the past, I have asked questions about the Environment Agency’s role. It is meant to have a role in…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Landfill Tax FraudI am finding my right hon. Friend’s speech very educational. Does he share my concern about the prevalence of modern slavery and trafficking in this sector? I think in 2018 it was…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFossil Fuels and Cost of Living IncreasesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Robert. I congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) on securing the debate. This is certainly not a…11 Jan 2023